Record women’s rugby attendance shattered as stars of sevens shine at Olympics
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe women’s teams took centre stage on Sunday as the Olympic Games Paris 2024 women’s rugby sevens competition began in style 66,000 fans packed into Stade de France to set a new record...
New Zealand & Ireland Chase Olympic Glory
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPool A could lay claim to being the most open of the three pools ahead of kick-off in Paris. The action will get underway when Ireland, second only to Argentina in the regular season SVNS standings,...
Winners & Losers from South Africa v Portugal
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor first time ever South Africa faced Portugal and what an entertaining game it was. The score line shows that the number 1 ranked side in the world played against the 15th ranked team. Let us look at...
South Africa vs Portugal: Match Report | Match & Player Statistics
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa hosted Portugal at Toyoto Stadium in Bloemfontein in an historic first ever clash between these two nations. The Springboks, despite playing majority of the match with 14 men and 20 minutes...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 19-21 July, 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Only two of the teams ranked in the top five in the world are in action this weekend,...
Moerat delighted to lead SA against Portugal
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat was still in awe about being named Springbok captain and said while it was a massive privilege for him and his family, it was great to be able to lean on double Rugby World Cup captain Siya...
Fixtures confirmed for second edition of WXV
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the pools and action-packed match schedule for WXV, the highly anticipated return of the women’s 15s competition which promises thrilling encounters across all three...
Who is Salmaan Moerat?
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus named his squad to face Portugal on Saturday in Bloemfontein, in the third and final test of the July series. As expected, it was a much-changed side with 7 uncapped players, including...
Boks determined to return to their standards
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series...
WATCH: Conor Murray opens the scoring
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game between the South Africa and Ireland got off to a bruising start with a few of the Springbok players going off due to blood injuries. However the visitors were the first to get on the board when...
